Jeremiah 13:15
Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.
Original Language Analysis
שִׁמְע֥וּ
Hear
H8085
שִׁמְע֥וּ
Hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
1 of 7
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
וְהַאֲזִ֖ינוּ
ye and give ear
H238
וְהַאֲזִ֖ינוּ
ye and give ear
Strong's:
H238
Word #:
2 of 7
to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
3 of 7
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּגְבָּ֑הוּ
be not proud
H1361
תִּגְבָּ֑הוּ
be not proud
Strong's:
H1361
Word #:
4 of 7
to soar, i.e., be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 7
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Historical Context
This call for humility echoes throughout prophetic literature. Pride was specifically identified as Judah's problem (v. 9). The opportunity remains: hear, give ear, humble yourselves. Even at this late stage, response to warning might alter outcome (18:7-10). The structure—judgment warning followed by call for humility—offers one more opportunity before final pronouncement.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the call for humility in midst of judgment announcement suggest about God's desire?
- How does 'the LORD has spoken' establish authority demanding response?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse calls for humility: 'Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.' Three imperatives: shim'u (hear), ha'azinu (give ear), al-tigbe'u (be not proud). The required response to judgment warning is humility, not pride. 'For the LORD hath spoken' (ki YHWH dibber) establishes authority—divine speech demands response. Pride that dismisses warning leads to destruction. Humility that receives prophetic correction may yet find mercy. The exhortation interrupts judgment announcement with opportunity.